Critical evaluation of justifications for the transfusion of red blood cells: the reality of a government emergency hospital
BACKGROUND: Blood products and derivatives are indispensable resources in medical therapies. However, it is important to note that the number of donations is far from ideal. Despite constant campaign efforts, a deficit of 1 million units is expected by 2030. OBJECTIVES: To determine the adequacy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-01-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-84842013000400263&lng=en&tlng=en |